<p>Market</p> <p>Life Science</p> <p>At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.</p> <p>Your impact</p> <p>At Jacobs, we're not just building structures,?we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities?that are changing our world.</p> <p>As a Senior Buyer for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for purchasing major capital equipment and materials for mid to mega-sized Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M - $4B). The Senior Buyer applies functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems while implementing innovative solutions. Dedicated lead on projects with accountability for team members and ongoing activities or objectives.</p> <p>Leverage your passion and experience as you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing complex materials/equipment as assigned. The Senior Buyer has thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplish value-added expectations, and perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Senior Buyer has the demonstrated experience to advance the knowledge of a subject area or commodity.</p> <p>The Senior Buyer reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs' Projects, the Senior Buyer will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Project Manager.</p> <p>Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a?fast-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together!</p> <p>Some of the responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates the procurement of goods and administers Purchase Orders (POs)/Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations </li><li>Reviews PO-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order </li><li>Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it </li><li>Maintains purchasing documentation in a repository </li><li>Identifies and advise management of purchase order-related risks </li><li>Prepares bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations </li><li>Prepares proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials, execution approach narratives, and package hour estimates for purchasing </li><li>Recommends source selections, development of negotiation strategies, plan and lead purchase order negotiations </li><li>May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on medium to large size projects or tasks and may act as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area </li></ul> <p>Here's what you'll need</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience. </li><li>10+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing. </li><li>Preferred, 5+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects. </li><li>Experience with developing upfront Procurement planning activities such as providing into the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Purchasing Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools </li></ul> <p>Ideally you'll have:</p> <ul> <li>Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills. </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>The ability to work and thrive in a team environment </li><li>Strong problem-solving and organizational skills </li><li>A drive to solve complex and challenging problems. </li><li>Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals </li></ul> <p>#LifeSciences, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience</p> <p>#LI-SH1</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Minimum</p> <p>98,900.00</p> <p>Posted Salary Range: Upper</p> <p>165,000.00</p> <p>Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.</p> <p>The base salary range for this position is $98,900.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 11, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.</p> <p>We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.</p> <p>Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>CityStateCountryConshohockenPennsylvaniaUnited States</p>